Big Bash League: Match 38
Stadium: Melbourne Cricket Ground
12th January 2022
Melbourne Stars will welcome Adelaide Strikers in the 38th game of the Big Bash League at Melbourne Cricket Ground. One of the teams is sitting on the top half of the table looking to grab the top two spots and the other is at the bottom of the BBL table. Who will win?
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The Stars have had a poor season so far. They have only won two games out of the nine that they played. Adam Zampa's lead side is sitting in the eighth and last spot in the BBL table. They played their last game against the Hurricanes where they lost by two wickets. In fact, they are on a three-game losing streak at the moment. Injuries have been the major cause of concern for the Stars but the players have also not stepped up when given the opportunity. In the last game against Strikers, they were victorious by 8 runs after putting up 186 on the board. They will be looking to replicate the success and form in this game as well.
Melbourne Stars Predicted lineup
Joe Clarke (wk), Thomas Rogers, Hilton Cartwright, Beau Webster, Nick Larkin, James Seymour, Clint Hinchliffe, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Luke Wood, Liam Hatcher, Adam Zampa (c)
Adelaide Strikers Form
The Strikers have had a very contrasting run in BBL this season compared to the Stars. They were not consistent but are looking in good shape going into the last leg of the competition. After losing four games on the trot in the middle of the season they have bounced back to win two in a row. The team is sitting in the third spot in the table with five wins out of nine. Matt has to lead the side from the front to score a large chunk of Strikers runs. They will be looking to continue the same and get revenge for their defeat against Melbourne Stars.
Adelaide Strikers' possible lineup
Matthew Short (c), Ryan Gibson, Chris Lynn, Adam Hose, Colin de Grandhomme, Thomas Kelly, Harry Nielsen (wk), Ben Manenti, Cameron Boyce, Wes Agar, Henry Thornton
Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers expert tips
The pitch at MCG will assist both parties. The bowlers need to hit the deck hard to get some assistance from the pitch. The batsman will also love the ball coming into the bat with adequate bounce. Win the toss and chase will be the mantra for the sides. Both the teams are good with the bat so expect a high scoring game. We expect the Strikers to win the game due to their recent performances.